Obituaries

November 29, 2012

Keviuan Delontae Dotson Infant child Keviuan Delontae Dotson, son of Derian and Kaleena Dotson of Louisville died on Saturday, November 24, 2012.

Paternal Grandparents are Rufus Dotson and Bertha Dotson of Louisville and Winston Hudson of Memphis, TN.

Paternal Great Grandparents are Christine Waldrip; Oscar and Ada Dotson of Louisville. Maternal Great Grandparent is Minnie E. Ford of Vaiden, MS.

William and Hampton Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.

Mrs. Erma Donald Naylor Funeral service was held for Mrs. Erma Donald Naylor 100, at Beulah M. B. Church Saturday November 24, 2012 at 12:00 noon with burial following in Depot Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Melvin L. Rush officiating

Mrs. Naylor was a native of Dekalb and was born on April 29, 1912 and passed away November 20, 2012 at John C. Stennis hospital in Dekalb.

Survivors include three daughters Casandra Rush of Anderson IN., Shirley Ann Prince of Dekalb, MS and Martha Faye Donald of Milwaukee WI; two sons L. C. Donald of Milwaukee WI and Gerald Donald of Dekalb, MS; one brother Thedoris Bill Hampton; 47 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

William and Hampton Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.

Rev. Charles Lee Guyse, Jr. Funeral service was held for Rev. Charles Lee Guyse, Jr.85, at The Holy Ghost Temple Church in Louisville Saturday November 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with burial following in Bethsalem Cemetery, with Rev. Lorene R. Guyse officiating

Rev. Guyse was a native of Mississippi and was born on September 22 192 7 and passed away November 17, 2012 at Louisville Healthcare in Louisville.

He was a member and Pastor of The Holy Ghost Temple, also a preacher

Survivors include his wife Lorene Guyse of Louisville, one daughter, S. C. Johadia McCullough of Peachtree City Ga.; two step-daughters Zoraine of Chicago IL and Felicia of Oralnd Hill, IL; three step-sons Robert of Pleasant Town , CA Kelly of Bienville, LA and Patrice of Hazel Crest IL; 16 grandchildren, and other relatives.

Mr. Bryant James “B. J.” Thrasher Services for Bryant James “B. J.” Thrasher were held Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. from McClain-Hays Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia, MS with Rev. Alton Thrasher officiating. Burial followed in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County with McClain-Hays Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thrasher, 38, of McCool, MS, died Thursday, November 22, 2012. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Hinze Community in Winston County.

Survivors include his parents, Perry and Voncille Thrasher of McCool; sister, Diane Boatner of Philadelphia; brother, Mike Thrasher of McCool; four nephews and one niece. Pallbearers were Larry Rutherford, Markus Arrington, Derrick Hobson, Junior Cockrell, Austin Goodin and David Lee.

Mr. Homer Alvin “Al” Evans The funeral for Al Evans was held Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Adaton Baptist Church in Starkville, Mississippi. Internment was at Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery, Ackerman, Mississippi. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS. is in charge of arrangements. Rev. Hal Selby, with the assistance of Rev. Tom Daniel, officiated.

Visitations were held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Adaton Baptist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, just prior to the funeral.

Mr. Evans died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville. He was 73 years old, having been born on February 21, 1939. He was a native of Lexington, Mississippi and was a retired educator.

Mr. Evans is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Busby Evans, originally from Ackerman, Mississippi. He is survived by a son, Joe, and two grandsons; and a son, Charles, all of Starkville, Mississippi. He is also survived by a brother, Ted and a niece and nephew of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, Mississippi 39745-9989, or Adaton Baptist Church Building Fund, 1975 Hwy 82, Starkville, Mississippi 39759. To sign the family registry, visit www.colemanfuneral.com.

Mrs. Allie Mae Haimes White

Mrs. Allie Mae Haimes White, 94, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at her home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 21st, at Antioch Cemetery, with Rev. Jonathan Peeples officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. White was born July 8, 1918, in Winston County, MS. She was a retired hairdresser, and sales representative for Merle Norman. She was also a member of Eastern Star, and Poplar Flat Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Billy” White; her parents, Margie Vickers and Barney Haimes; and her brother, Ozell Haimes.

Memorials may be made to the Poplar Flat Youth Fund, 107 West Poplar Drive, Louisville, MS 39339. To sign the guest register, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net. PAID OBITUARY

Warren L. Deweese, Jr. Philadelphia, MS

Services for Warren L. Deweese, Jr. were held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. from McClain-Hays Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Linley officiating. Burial followed in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County with McClain-Hays Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Plattsburg community in Winston County. He was a retired carpet and flooring installer and a farmer. Mr. Deweese was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Clifford Leon Adcock, 84, passed away on November 18, 2012, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation was Tuesday, November 20, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Adcock was born on November 1, 1928, to Willie Eugene and Jennie Whitfield Adcock. He was a member of the Baptist faith and he retired from Spartus in the Maintenance Department. He answered the call of his country during the Korean Conflict by serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Adcock; two sons, Keith Adcock and Kevin Adcock and wife, Karen; and by two grandchildren, Eric Adcock and Kayla Adcock all of Louisville.

Mr. Adcock was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John S. Adcock, Ernest Adcock, Willie Adcock, and Ralph Adcock; and his sister, Lois Burrage.

The family requests that memorials be given to South Louisville Baptist Church Building Fund, 933 South Church Avenue, Louisville, MS 39339.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com. PAID OBITUARY

Mr. Marvin A. Duran

Mr. Marvin A. Duran, 85, passed away on November 20, 2012, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation was Friday, November 23, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Visitation will also be at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Neshoba County from 12 p.m. until service time with funeral services being held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012, with Rev. Johnny Peden, Rev. Burlon Commer, and Rev. Lanoia Burks officiating. Interment will be in Old Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County.

Mr. Duran was born on October 3, 1927, to Huey Lee and Alma Ruthie Myers Duran. He was a member of North Bend Pentecostal Church and he retired as a truck driver for Jarvis Oil Company.

He is survived by his daughters, Kay Stringfellow and Evelyn White and husband, Jule, all of Louisville, Mississippi. Mr. Duran is also survived by four grandchildren, Jonathan Stringfellow and wife, Donya, Brittany Lishia and husband, Joseph, Lori Young, and Leah Wylie and husband, Jason; and by two step-grandchildren, Michael White and Bradley White. He has six great-grandchildren, Madalyn Young, Logan Young, BreAna Stringfellow, Hayden Wylie, Jaleigh Wylie, and Jonathan David Stringfellow; as well as two step-great-grand- children, Christian White and Hailey White.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Burnadeen Duran; his parents; and his son-in-law, Rev. Earl Stringfellow.

The family requests that memorials be given to Old Mars Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Hugh Ella Thompson, 11790 Road 171, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com. PAID OBITUARY

James Olyn Gillett

James Olyn Gillet (Jim) departed this life on Sunday, November 18, 2012, peacefully at home in Louisville, Mississippi. Jim was born November 28, 1937 in Louisville, Mississippi to Solon Upton Gillett and Myrtle Pugh Gillett whom preceded him in death. Jim graduated from Louisville High School in 1956. He retired after 42 years as an engineer for the Kansas City Southern Railroad. He was a lifelong farmer and man of many talents. He was happiest at home working and spending time with family and friends. He served in the Mississippi National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Mr. Gillett is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dell Johns Gillett; two daughters, Brenda (Chuck) Donald, and Cassandra Fulton both of Louisville. He had two sisters Carolyn (Dobbin) Johns of Louisville and Cathryn (Billy Charles) Stokes of Noxapater. Mr. Gillett was blessed with four grandchildren that he loved, Nicholaus (Karla) Fulton, Mallory Donald, Katlin Fulton and Macey Donald; and one great grandchild Anna Grace Fulton.

The family is grateful to Sta-Home Hospice for making his last months comfortable and giving him his wish to be at home. Also the family expresses gratitude to all who provided relentless effort to care for him, especially Tammy Fulton. He was treated with respect, love and compassion.

A heartfelt service was conducted by Dr. Wayne Hill and Dr. Billy Smith. A Mountain Railroad was sung by Carl Jackson of Nashville, Tennessee and I Bowed on My Knees by David Boydstun.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or by phone 1-800-272-3900.

“Be strong and of good courage; be not dismayed: for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” PAID OBITUARY

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